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The Humanitarian FOSS Project (www.hfoss.org) BlogTue, 08 Nov 2011 16:47:21 -0500http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6hourly1Comment on POSIT: UCOSP Team Blog Post by UCOSP » POSIT updatehttp://blog.hfoss.org/?p=484&cpage=1#comment-7509
UCOSP » POSIT updateTue, 08 Nov 2011 16:47:21 +0000http://blog.hfoss.org/?p=484#comment-7509[...] Fung from POSIT checks in with an update on his progress this term. /** * var disqus_identifier; [Optional but recommended: [...][...] Fung from POSIT checks in with an update on his progress this term. /** * var disqus_identifier; [Optional but recommended: [...]
]]>Comment on HFOSS builds mobile application for Haiti based Project by HFOSS builds Android app to assist humanitarian organization in Haiti « Building FOSS for Societyhttp://blog.hfoss.org/?p=277&cpage=1#comment-6507
HFOSS builds Android app to assist humanitarian organization in Haiti « Building FOSS for SocietyWed, 03 Aug 2011 23:24:10 +0000http://blog.hfoss.org/?p=277#comment-6507[...] Acdi/Voca contacted the HFOSS project in December 2010 to explore the feasibility developing a version of its POSIT tool for use in Haiti. POSIT, which stands for Portable Open Search and Identification Tool, is an Android app that was designed to collect and share data in the aftermath of humanitarian disaster. In March, a small HFOSS team traveled to Haiti to test the feasibility of using an SMS-based (text messaging) version of POSIT in Haiti. (Blog Post from March Trip) [...][...] Acdi/Voca contacted the HFOSS project in December 2010 to explore the feasibility developing a version of its POSIT tool for use in Haiti. POSIT, which stands for Portable Open Search and Identification Tool, is an Android app that was designed to collect and share data in the aftermath of humanitarian disaster. In March, a small HFOSS team traveled to Haiti to test the feasibility of using an SMS-based (text messaging) version of POSIT in Haiti. (Blog Post from March Trip) [...]
]]>Comment on Bruce Perens on the Microsoft Lawsuit by Hank Joneshttp://blog.hfoss.org/?p=81&cpage=1#comment-5969
Hank JonesTue, 26 Apr 2011 05:08:08 +0000http://blog.hfoss.org/?p=81#comment-5969I think that the big corporations are filing law suits after law suits against the smaller companies because they feel threatened. Free and Open source software is becoming more visible in the web, and is a great alternative to the expensive software. Microsoft can file as much law suits as they can but I think there’s nothing much they can do to stop the Open source wave.
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]]>Comment on Bruce Perens on the Microsoft Lawsuit by Emily Travershttp://blog.hfoss.org/?p=81&cpage=1#comment-5941
Emily TraversWed, 20 Apr 2011 08:07:20 +0000http://blog.hfoss.org/?p=81#comment-5941Claiming propriety or patent on softwares or whatever there is on the Internet is really hard. The government alone cannot handle the enormousness of the issue. I wonder how this would be addressed as the number of claims goes up by the minute.
Emily TraversClaiming propriety or patent on softwares or whatever there is on the Internet is really hard. The government alone cannot handle the enormousness of the issue. I wonder how this would be addressed as the number of claims goes up by the minute.

Emily Travers

]]>Comment on Microsoft gets bright spark to give away their development tools to students by larryhttp://blog.hfoss.org/?p=15&cpage=1#comment-5857
larryThu, 14 Apr 2011 22:45:58 +0000http://blog.hfoss.org/?p=15#comment-5857Yes, we could be optimistic but we know Microsoft only does for its own bottom line so....Yes, we could be optimistic but we know Microsoft only does for its own bottom line so….
]]>Comment on UCOSP and HFOSS by Edward Bassetthttp://blog.hfoss.org/?p=254&cpage=1#comment-4300
Edward BassettTue, 21 Dec 2010 04:42:06 +0000http://blog.hfoss.org/?p=254#comment-4300Participating in UCOSP and in POSIT was indeed a great experience. It was good to make a meaningful contribution to a real-world project (as opposed to assignments with no life beyond grading).
I, for one, plan to stay involved in POSIT on an ongoing basis.
Ralph was a great mentor, too.
I can only encourage all students and universities to get involved in something like this.Participating in UCOSP and in POSIT was indeed a great experience. It was good to make a meaningful contribution to a real-world project (as opposed to assignments with no life beyond grading).
I, for one, plan to stay involved in POSIT on an ongoing basis.
Ralph was a great mentor, too.
I can only encourage all students and universities to get involved in something like this.
]]>Comment on Random Hacks of Kindness New York City by Sahana Rocks RHoK !!! | Sahana Situation Roomhttp://blog.hfoss.org/?p=237&cpage=1#comment-4209
Sahana Rocks RHoK !!! | Sahana Situation RoomWed, 08 Dec 2010 17:52:27 +0000http://blog.hfoss.org/?p=237#comment-4209[...] almost a year ago. (It was great to see Chris again who stopped by on Sunday afternoon). See the HFOSS Blog for more reflections on the RHoK NYC [...][...] almost a year ago. (It was great to see Chris again who stopped by on Sunday afternoon). See the HFOSS Blog for more reflections on the RHoK NYC [...]
]]>Comment on Random Hacks of Kindness by Random Hacks of Kindness New York City « Building FOSS for Societyhttp://blog.hfoss.org/?p=170&cpage=1#comment-4207
Random Hacks of Kindness New York City « Building FOSS for SocietyWed, 08 Dec 2010 17:40:51 +0000http://blog.hfoss.org/?p=170#comment-4207[...] Sahana and POSIT. Chris, an HFOSS Alumni now, joined us in person on Sunday, he and I attended the first RHoK event back in November 2009 in Mountain View [...][...] Sahana and POSIT. Chris, an HFOSS Alumni now, joined us in person on Sunday, he and I attended the first RHoK event back in November 2009 in Mountain View [...]
]]>Comment on Open source and education by Saji.Nhttp://blog.hfoss.org/?p=228&cpage=1#comment-1702
Saji.NSun, 25 Apr 2010 06:41:18 +0000http://blog.hfoss.org/?p=228#comment-1702Hi. I think you have a typo in this page. I think you meant that Stormy Peters is the executive 'director' of the GNOME project and not 'directory'. I wish all success to this project.Hi. I think you have a typo in this page. I think you meant that Stormy Peters is the executive ‘director’ of the GNOME project and not ‘directory’. I wish all success to this project.
]]>Comment on Random Hacks of Kindness by Rogerhttp://blog.hfoss.org/?p=170&cpage=1#comment-678
RogerSun, 29 Nov 2009 11:50:36 +0000http://blog.hfoss.org/?p=170#comment-678What is meant by FEMAs "crisis" ?
Is it new command & control technologies for deploying riot police!
Surely you should be working with NGO aid agencies, in Africa or wherever sudden natural disasters happen.
The real challenge is fast mobilisation of aid & state rescue/supplies. Currently we can mobilse hundreds of useless journalsts to fly out to the remotist places, but it takes weeks to mobilse emergency aid eg. rescue teams.
I think you should be sorting out global satalite broadband for communication for NGOs/charities.What is meant by FEMAs “crisis” ?

Is it new command & control technologies for deploying riot police!

Surely you should be working with NGO aid agencies, in Africa or wherever sudden natural disasters happen.

The real challenge is fast mobilisation of aid & state rescue/supplies. Currently we can mobilse hundreds of useless journalsts to fly out to the remotist places, but it takes weeks to mobilse emergency aid eg. rescue teams.

I think you should be sorting out global satalite broadband for communication for NGOs/charities.